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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

THE RIVER FLATS HEARING.-In the case OF the
United States against Norris ct aL-bIll to settle
the title to the Potomac fats-an order has been
made limiting the time for taking testimony to
one hundred days. Mr.. Albert Harper has been
selected to take the testimony. The first session
will be held at the district attorneys Olice at
O'Clock on Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

MADISON, Wis, March 3l-Among the bills
passed by the assembly yesterday was one pro-
vtd1ng that any employers who combine to black
list employees shall be fined not less than $50 or
Imprisonment for not more than IL months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

Jno. II. McAvoy, q brewer, has accepted the
Democratic nomination Tor mayor OF chicago.
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TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY PERISH
The Sealing Steamer Eagle Goes Down |
With All On Board.

ST. JOHNS, N.F., March 31.-A report has reached
here OF the total loss OF the sealing steamer Eagle
with a crew OF $50 men, on the shoals near Funk
Island, on Bonavista Bay. No particulars OF the
disaster are yet at hand Debris, consisting OF
deck ladders the forecaste deck and cooking gear,
with the steamers name on IL, have been found on
the ice. The suppositiOn is that the steamers
boiler exploded.
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Have You VISITED

THE GREAT SALE OF FINE AND MEDIUM
TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING NOW OPENING
OUT SOME OF TIE INCEST MADE GAR
NENTS FOR MEN, BOYS, AND CHILDREN.
THESE GOODS MUST BE SOLD, AND BAR
GAINS ARE HERE FOR YOU No MATTER
WHAT voc WANT IN THE WAY OF BEST
TAILoR-MADE CLOTHING. EQUAL TO THE
FINEST CUSTOM WORK, IN PRINCE AL
BERT, CUTAwAY, OR SACK SUITS, FOR
DRESS. FOR BUSINESS. FOR WORK. DON'T
THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY WHEN YOU
CAN GIT Such FINE MADE CLOTHING AT
THIS SALE FOR LESS THAN COMMON
STUFF ELSEWHERE WE HAVE SUITS OR
PANTS To FIT THE SMALLEST OBJ LARCi-
Est PERSONS. YOU CAN DEPEND ON BAR
GAINS IN ALL KINDS OF CLOTHING WE
HAVE LOCATED AT 63I PENNSYLVANIA
AVE. UNDER ST. MARC HOTEL. ONE DOOR
BELOW sTH ST. wv THIS SALE OF FINE
TAILOR MADE CLOTHING OFFERS USUS-
UAL CHANCES OF SECURING THE FINEST
NEW YORK TAILOR MADE CLOTHING ATA
LOWER PRICE THAN YOU PAY FOR COM
MON-AADE CLOTHING. COME AND SEE
OUR GOODS. CLOTHING FOR MEN. BOYS,
AND CHILDREN AT A BARGAIN REMEM
BER. We ARE AT No 63l PENNSYLVANIA
AVE- ONE DOOR BELOW 1TH ST, ADJoIN-
ING ST. MARC HOTEL. mh3O
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SPRING STYLES DgRBY

Spring STYLES DERBY
AND SOFT FELT HATS
Ranging ali the Way from 5Oc. 20. Roys' Polo
Caps. Zoe 70 dOc School Hats and Caps from 25c 10
Ilc aud up Boys short Pants 45c. .Sc. 81, and up
Mems and BOYS suits from $3.50 To $40. single
t0as and Jackets very cheap shoes for the million
Ou- Misses and Boys 81 School Shoes finer grades
Proporuon- Job Lots Ladies and Mems Shoes, in
broken sizes, At half price.
ls14-i9l6 Pennsylvania avenue.
Inn1S j. W. SELBY'S.
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Army ORDERs.-MaJor JOS. w. Wham, paymaster,
has been ordered to West Point on public business
The leave OF First Lieut.. VIM. Crozier ordnance
department. has been extended to November l.
1887, with permission tc go abroad, on account Of
sickness. twenty-five cOlOred recruits have been
ordered to the department Of Arizona for the 10th
cavalry.
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Another Discouraged Arctic Explorer.
HR And COL. GLIDER KEEPING EACH OTHER COMPANY
At WINNIPEG.

CHICAGO, Mar. 3l-A special from Winnipeg,
Man, says: Alex. Macarthur, who left here about
The news OF the movements OF the Eskomos whom
he expected to meet was diScOurag1ng. They will
not be on Hudson Bay till the Fau and as the only
other route was that which Col. Glider found i'm
practicable, he decided TO abandon the trip for
the present. He says he Will make another at
tempt next fall. Col Glider, the other arctic ex-
plorer, is sttu here.
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THE PACIFIC RAILROAD INVESTIGATING COMMITS
sIoN.-Mr. Littler, OF Illinois, whose appointment
is urged by Senator Cullom, is the only member
OF the Pacific Railroad investigating committee
that has been decided upon Ex-Governor Albeit
Is not a candidate for appointment, and the ap-
pointment OF General Bragg, OF Wisconsin, Is un-
certain.
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The New EOundl0M0 Budget.
DEFICIT CAUSED BIZ RELIEF WORKS 10 KEEP THR
PEOPLE FROM STARVING.
BosroN, March 31.-A special from St. Johns, n
f., says: The budget TO be presented to-day will.
It is rumored show deficit OF three-uuarters OF
million OF dollars the largest portion OF which has
been spent In relief works to keep the people from
starving this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

JUDGE HARRIS, the new Third Assistant Post
master General, took the oath Of Office, being
sworn in by the veteran Judge Lawrenson to-day
He Will assume formal charge OF the Office to-
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal reve-
nue., $507, ,2O5; customs, s6S7 ,5O6
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

McKENDREE NJ E. CHURCH. MAssA-
Tits g1n fna III
~ IN The HIsSJ sTPREME PR NE &c 6qTETp OF THE
Holding Special SE e Court business
In the matter of ageh fHe sns5s 6 b. sMrs late
of District Of Columbia, deceased
e Ss the last s w aRd the
fad has this day been made by Benjamin F.
An persons interested are hereby notified to appear
IN tns court on Friday, the 22d day of April next at
not be proved and admitted to probate and letters
S s sa a M be
sneH Isn't once week Tor three weeks in the Washingt?n
By the court. VIM. NJ MERRICK. Justice.
Test: DORSEY CIAGETT
Register Of wills for the District Of Columbia.
GORDON & GORDON. Proctors. mh30-1aw3w
K~u FREE FRI DUMPING GROUNDS T,1 AT 10TH y
6 THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CAPI-
sS5s1, Tot HaIh sIX PER CENT INT
hrs future nsusei be e held at @ a
Canley,s Hall I l. POP Pennsylvania se beginning
mh31,st' ' cHAs. as'J J. BERNER Secretary.
K THE PARTIES WHO WROTE %. TIE
A. Wr will peass a
Kesianr.a: @ss1. .gt. mentioned in letter 1u c1Apx
49, PHYSICIAN, 604 IL tn St NV Office hours,
toD 9D PAID % to and sPes Sten
RAs ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS-YOUR
attention is respectfully called to the RoYAL
durable and eicient Palmers Duplex W Crate rate deep cut
joints absolutely tight steel radiators
s'fyS sr
mnsa-sw. Nv isss s9HsIDaNn; a,n Il n~.
80 9FFIcE T1G OF pFgT TIE q dNDEPENPENTATT3;
RAsHNGToN cBy Order 'as Of the BaaSd OF of
Directors dividend per cent on the capital stock
a9 @ at tSs
eSmPPa;ny,s Office Rooms and CoTfqran building,
the I'd to the sth of April ipsIusiys 81 n,.
L. F. sTUTz, Treasurer. mhSo.:St:
R SPECIAL NOTICE.-ALL. THE RESI-
east ' G' Hill d 81 south Of
a. anasosa % RyeT are requested to meet at the store
March 81 .in at @ p streets M o
fGI orga17aton @ to take part in the
WILLIAM J. FRIZzELL
r. G GRIMES, President pro TEN.
s--xS WISE MEN PLACE THEIR ORDER FOR
Shirts early in Spring; as to have them
with p T. HALL sOs St. pw pace 0funi nh9S 70"
se xKs. NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE (dED-
20 : ieal l DsPartmeGt G of Columbian Uniyersity),
on M0NDAH April M h, at = with general in
lars address tine Deans olice 7a6 18th st. mh9.7t a
R@S. SPECIAL NOTICE-ALL PERSONS
49, having goods Of any kind deposited with lne
upon which interest has been due months more,
same, or the goods will be sold at auction May I'd
1887. H. X. FULTON.
Pawnbroker.
mh29-1Ot' 1918 Pennsylvania ave. NV.
EY@ J. MORAN. 2126 PA. AVE- HAS RE-
49, duced Charcoal Tin Roofing to "a per square
for 80 days. keep in stock CanIeret and Glendale
Roofing Plates, each sheet stamped with nane. Call
and get estimates Roofing Stoves and Plumbing
Good work and low prices. Telephone, 9S4-2
mh26-1m
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Suffering:Duc 90 Droush.
THE EEcESsARIES OF LIFE SCARCE IN PORTIONS @
TEXAS AND CATTLE DYING OFF.

TEXAS AND CATTLE DYING OFF.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, March 31.-In many Dor.
tions OF the territory tributary 10 this city the
suffering from drouth is severe. In Alaska County
All crops are failure Milk and butter are scarce
Lean Kline are as common as tat ones once were.
and unless IL rains soon the people Will be brought
TO starvation. North and west In Medina County
the cattle are dying so fast the owners cannot
skin them. There is in many portions OF the coun.
try absolutely range, and would not be for some
weeks, though IL should rain tonight.
Both Mackey.Benmett Cables Broken
NEW YORK, March 31.-Both the ocean cable
lines OF the Mackey- Bennett Commercial Cable
Company are broken, and the company is not re.
ceiv1ng any business this morning. The breaks
have not yet been located.
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New Hos1EnY AND UxDERwEAn

New Hos1EnY AND UNDERwEAk
W. n SHUSTER SONS
Have Just opened large lot Of FANCY HOSE in Cot
ton. Lisle Thread and Silk.
Children's BLACK HOSE all Sizes 2oc.
New PARASOI.S and sun UMBRELLAS.
Fine LINEN SHIRTINGS, one yard wide, at SOC.
worth 7oc.
Barnesley TABLE LINENS. We offer decided bar
gains in these celebrated goods extra heavy quality
S1-50, worth 81,
NAPKINS and TOWELS
Plaid FLANNEi.S for Wrappers
Embroidered FLANNELS at reduced prices
". NJ sHUsrER SONS,
9l9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
ONE PRICE. mhae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

LIEUT.. GENERAL SHERIDAN has returned from the
West, where he has been inspecting Forts Riley
and Russell. At Denver he has selected the site
for the new western military post. The site Sc
lected is within seven miles OF the city, and the
citizens committee will proceed to complete the
purchase. and forward the papers to the Depart
ment for approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

fs THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA for the election of nine Trustees to
serve for the ensuing year will be held at the Com
pa1ys once, In the Kellogg Building, 1416 st. NV,
on MONDAY, April 1886. The polls will be opened
at IL o'clock m and close at p. Transfer books
closed ON day OF election. h. K. WILLARD,
mh2S-tu.t th,s3t Secretary.
WILLIS ICE DEPOT"
D>s 13TH-STREET WHARFS W for the next
nve years viii have full supply of best Penobscot
ryer Ice, at fair prices always
Patronze the red wagons and get full weight 3n
HARD WOOD MANTELs. SLATE MAN
- tells parlor CRATES, open fire place fittings,
tile and slate hearths Show rooIns and factory. 497
G. near 9th st n W. NJ. ROCHE. mh.,-.}m'
PHOSVITE.-THIS COMBINATION, OF
- Calisaya. Wild Cherry and Horsfords Acid
Ihosphates, s popular and efficient Brain and Nerve
LONG, and safeguard against Malaria. Sold at MIL
BURNS PHARMACY, 14:9 Pennsylvania ave-. III
bottles or on draught with soda water. 10
1 - Jso W. CoRsox. JSo ". MAcAHrNEX,
49, Member n. Y. Stock Ex
CORSON 4 MCCARTNEY,
Eankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
deposits. Exchange. Loans Collections.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds, and all securities listed
on the Exchanges Of New York, Philadelphia, Boston
snd Baltimore bought and sold
specially made of Investment Securities. District
Bonds and all Local Railroad Gas. Insurance and Teie-
phone Stock dealt ill.,
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. au7
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AMUSENIENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
y on E St. bet 9Th and 7th-
rsegGf4Ty sF.dy q6Afs kFHE 3D.
THE KING q s3 Al III T6EsE asf, fAnERs
General Admission. 55c Reserved Seats. Soc m31-3
A ALBAUGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE
ONE WEEK. COMMENCING MONDAY. March %,
The Popular Artistic.
ROSE COGHLAN,
Supported BY her own superb company. under the
management of Clinton D. EdSerly.
THIS CTHURsDAYl EVENING.
Only performance of Dion Boucicauts great comedy,
LONDON ASSURANCE
MISS CoGHLiS as LADY GAY sPANKER.
Friday Evening and Saturday Matinee,
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
saturday Evening,
AS YOU LIKE IT.
NE Ss,s A''raetiOn-IoUIs ALDRIcHin MY PAR; PART
Il ERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER
RENTz-sANTI.EY BURLEsoUE COMPANY,
"OUR MINNIE" A Reigning Laughing Satire on
the Latest Comic Opera 'ErIninieT'
MaiinTss Mat Nm Mon b3es ThDr TIHd and Sat Tho
ylon of Champions. JOHN l. SULLIVAN and com
avnsI GoMBnSaTfnS A''raGih9a R@s9 5hs
DIME MUsEUM
Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Afternoon anil Night,
SID C. FRANCE,
In His Greatest of All Characters
BUCkShIN
in the Drama Gf
JAMES EOIS
An Immense REALISTIC and Sensational Play.
Previous 10 which the Glorious Musical Comedy,
The Inventor aud His Troubles,
And Grand OliO- Don't Fail TO Go. uh31
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT-
WI Misses MAC BRIDE and ELDER accompanied
By number OF pupils. IarlcrS of the Willard We'd
IIesday, April Is, p In Admission. SOC mh31-1w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

SECRETARY BAYARD has returned from New
York and was at his desk this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

evening.
In the Haddock murder trial at Sioux City, yes
terday, Bismarck, one OF the consprators. reiter-
ateo his previous statement that Arensdorf fred
the fatal shot.
The Cleveland, Ohio, Democrats yesterday nomi-
mated y. B. BabcOck, q business man, for mayor.
The New York senate committee on literature
Yesterday heard arguments on Senator Murphy's
Dill 70 give portion OF the New York city school
money 70 the Catholic protectory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

A CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTION. President
yesterday received $500 conscience contribution
from Brooklyn, which was turned over to the Treas
ury Department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31
Sales Of Real Estate.

MI: W. B. Moses has bought of 1. M. Hubby the
east hal1 OF lot H. square 31 rs 1x1OO feet the
south side OF F street, between 1th and 12th
streets, for $4,000. Arthur Quirk has bought for
1920 OF John Cammack sub lot ~, square 240,
G. Herr ct al. has sold to NJ. R Goddard ct al
property on High and 1st streets, West Washing
ton, ior 1900 J: L. Monroe has bought Of Barbara
OBr1en for $ $50 sub 20, square 271 20x75 feet,
corner OF 18th and w streets E. j. Hannah ct al,
trustees have purchased of s. w. CuHiden for
streets, on Maryland avenue, IS s24 square feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31
A REVOLUTION IN LANGUAGES.

A REVOLUTION IN LANGUAGES
French taught in thirty lessons by the new and won
derfui system OF sounds" Mile V PrIi'honime's
temporary residence being too small accommodate
the great number of pupils who daily Joining
spring term Professor Colere has kindly rendered
assistance and the use of his house 1888 / w..
where you are respectfully invited April 80
pm TO attend opening free lecture given
by the author See French System of sound" educa-
tloial column. mh30-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

NEW MILITARY POST AT DENvER.-While absent
In the West Sheridan visited Forts Russell and
Riley, accompanied by Inspector General Baird
and Col. Sheridan for the purpose Of inspecting
new military post to be located in the west
number OF sites were profered to Gen. Sheridan
by the citizens committee, from which he selected
mittee will proceed to complete the purchase OF
the tract, and forward the papers to the Depart
ment or Justice for approval. Gen. Sheridan be-
lieves that the establishment OF the new post
which will be regimental pOst-will result in
considerable economy in expenditures, as the pur-
pose Is to consolidate under one administration at
Denver at least, three and probably four OF the
smaller posts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

INTEREST CHECKs.-The Treasurer of the United
States will to-day mail SO, 1877 checks aggregating
So lSS 13o, in payment of the interest due April
on registered United States per cent consOls OF
1907,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

We now have Large and Well Sci ected Stock In the
leadi ng styles from the best manufacturers
FOR LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN.
With long experience in supplying this city with
FINE SHOES, feel confident with present
stock can suit almost all who favor with call
with shoes that will mt, will wear win look elegant
and give satisfaction, at prices low they be
sod quality considered. We aim to furnish the best
SHOES that can be had for the money and guarantee
the same.
Large line Of wIGwAM SLIPPERS
DALTON STRICKLAND.
mh22-lm 939 Penna. ave-. Washington. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

MCkENDREE NJ E. CHURCH, MASSA-
| - chusetts ave, between 9th and 10th SITS NV.
HeTnnlon and Sociable THIS (Thursday) EVENING at
I:oO O'Clock. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
senators Mcpherson, voorhees, and ex-Sena-
tor Mcdonald, Representative wilkins, with W.
w. Scott, Of Ohio; Member OF Congress-elect J. L.
Chapman, OF Michigan, and Commissioner Mont
UOnpry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-31

THE NEW CRUIsERs.-The Chicago win not leave
Chester for New York for five or six weeks. The
Atlanta Will make another trial trip about the
middle OF April. Little work will he done on the
boston before the trial OF the Atlanta, in order to
Ieave the way clear TO incorporate any improve
nenIs on the original designs that may be suggest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-24
Royal Christening.

LONDON, Nov. 81 One year ago yester
day vas born son to the Princess Beatrice
This, the FIRST anniversary, was selected by
the Queen as christening day for the Prn-
cess little girl. The ceremony, which look
place at Ballater near Balmoral, was Sim.
pie, little about it suggesting royalty. The
Queen chose Tho baptism formula OF the
Scotch Presbyterian Church. and selected to
ofliciate at the font DR.. Lees, only three
days home from his visit to New York. He
is the minister of St. Giles, Edinburgh, a
dean Of the Thistle aud principal Scottish
chaplain to the Queen. Thus, for the first
timo-because the StuarIs were Catholics
royal infant has been baptised into the
Scotch Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-24
,1 p.aa.ll 49, arriped ~ his winter

Mr. Randall has arrived at bis winter
hams ia this city 1t is reported that Mr..
Carlisle will have 8 fair snf square, la'k with
him en- the subject CT the reduction ct The
ravaoue and Will tell him plainly That u 1t
he his intention TO obstruot tariff reduction
In the next ns he did 10 tie last Congress, he
will not be given a place in the organization
of the committees that will enable hin TO
make his obstruction ms effective In the H.
ture az it has been in the past.
The vacant place CT assistant engineer In the
heating room Of the Treasury Department among
the applicants for which are three Alezandrians-
Messrs. Price. Moore and Joyce-has not yet been
filled. It is said at the Treasury that II 1t snail
not be- given to New Yorker, it will go to one oil
the Alexandrians mentioned.
The regiment of District militia under com.
msud of Col. Ordway we've drilled and insfec'eu
ON the old areenal grounds to-day. The larger
norton of the command i5 colored Alter the
drill the regiment marched up Pennsy'Vania
avenue and passed by the White House.
The Scrgeart.at Arms of the House IS engasea
in revising the m'sge accounts of the Represent
tatiyes in the next Congress. Under the law each
representative is entitled to mlesgc to and from
Washington at the rate of twenty cents mile
Tho smallest mileage creditwill be to Gen. w; II
Lee, who will succeed Mr.. Barbour. Alcxandrla
is eight miles distant from Washington according
to the sergeant alarms computation, and GENERA
Lee will therefore get the sum of S3.2O.
leading republican now in the city says the
policy of his party in the next House will be pro
lection, big pensions the bloody shirt, the aboli
ton of the internal revenue tsx-though many
| of the most conscientious men of his party VII
| not agree to the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-24

A BRUTAL FATHER. Carey, la
borer, OF New York, was held for examina
ton recently for brutality to bis eleven year
old daughter Ellen. He came home drunk
and brutel!y kicked the child When she
screamed with pain he raised her up bodily
and threw her on red hot stove. The child
placed her hands upon the hot stove, climbed
down, and ran screaming into the
street. Her cries attracted policeman.
who arrested Carey When Z len was 5
years old, her father threw her out of
second story window into the yard She
fell on mound of snow, and in that man
ner escaped beiog killed. He was ar
ed for this ofenss and served one year
in prison. Seven months ago he kicked his
wife in the abdomen while she was sick, and
for that offense he was sent to tbs peniten
tiary for six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAzErTE]
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. "a, 1887.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa GAzErTE]
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. "a. 1887.
1t seems now to be the general Impression
that all the old officers of the House will be
reelected except Mr.. Donaldson. the door.
keeper. 1t is said that Representative
Breckenridge, of Arkansas. has written Mr.
Donaldson letter, telling him that if he
shall continue to be a candidate for the
place he, Breckenridge. will direct the at
tentioD of the caucus to certain charges
against him, and that he must prepare him.
self to answer them. As there are many
good democrats who want this place, aud
against whom no charges have been made,
it Is supposed thai one of them will probably
be elected.
Thanksgiving Day was observed as gen
eral holiday here to- day, aud. i. is learned at
the central telegraph office, was so observed
throughout the country, more 80 IN the
South than ever before The President and
his family and guests attended church i'll
the morning. His turkey was present
from Connecticut, weighed twenty-eight
pounds, and had its raiser's name and the
date marked on its expansive breast by
means of q rcd hot needle, so that the in.
scription woeld be visible after the monster
was cooked.
1t is currently reported hero that the
President. as means 10 reduce his increas.
ing obesity. has determined 10 take riding
lessons, so that he can make his trips be-
tween The White House and his country
home on horseback.